This page accompanies the plate showing Marine Corps Uniforms worn during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. It describes the uniforms in detail, as well as offering some history of the Corps' uniforms.

The companion booklet to the "Marines in the Frigate Navy" collection of prints. Each print is assigned a page which goes into extensive detail about what is being depicted in Waterhouse's work, as well as relevant backstory and sources used to...

This booklet offers a full description of all 12 plates in the series, as well as references for the information. The descriptions also offer in-depth analysis of how the uniforms have changed since the Marine Corps came into being in 1798, as well...

This plate shows the variety of service uniforms worn by officers in the Marine Corps. The different options allow Marine officers to adjust for variations in climate and duty. A full breakdown of each type of uniform and their appropriate wear can...

White dress uniforms are intended as a summer uniform that can be an alternative to dress blue informs. The white uniform as summer attire dates back to the 1830s in the Marine Corps. Mess dress is worn as the summer uniform for black tie events. A...

The service uniform has several variations that can change according to circumstances, climate, or simple preference of the wearer. The 1983 uniform traces its lineage back to 1912, when the changing nature of 20th century warfare largely did away...

This plate depicts a variety of ceremonial uniforms unique to the Barracks Marines. The Marine Corps mascot, Chesty VII (up to Chesty XIV in 2014) is an English Bulldog named after one of the Corps' most famous Marines, Marine Lieutenant General...

Field uniforms are worn for training exercises and combat in a variety of climates. A full breakdown of each type of uniform and their appropriate wear can be found in "U.S. Marine Corps Uniforms 1983," a booklet included with this collection.

Both blue uniforms and red trim or piping have been part of Marine Corps uniforms since the activation of the United States Marine Corps in 1798 and continue to this day. A short change to green happend in the 1830s (which can be seen in the print...

The evening dress uniform "B" uniform is intended for "black tie" events, while the "A" uniform is worn for "white tie." The boatcloack is an optional part of the "A" uniform. A full breakdown of each type of uniform and their appropriate wear can...

Like many of the officer insignia and accessories, many of these items have been unchanged for well over 100 years. One of the more interesting differences between officer and enlisted grades is that enlisted grade insignia varies in color...

While enlisted Marines have also long worn blue uniforms with red trim, blue has largely been reserved for dress uniforms since 1912. Corporals and above also have a red trouser stripe. A full breakdown of each type of uniform and their...

These uniforms are unique to the Marine Band and include variations for summer. The drum major can be seen on the far right in his bearskin, worn by drum majors since 1859. A full breakdown of each type of uniform and their appropriate wear can be...

Aviation clothing has long held a tradition of function over form. While the leather flying jacket is designed for use during actual flying operation, it can also be worn with service "B" and "C" uniforms and seems likely to be worn only for...